tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036849222834711493.post360403758824417445..comments2023-10-15T06:21:03.444-07:00Comments on Going the Distance: The Running Gods Hate Me, Facts & ConjectureRainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16022231426429826934noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036849222834711493.post-46393759912817577982011-12-02T20:22:55.189-08:002011-12-02T20:22:55.189-08:00Well you're doing a very good job of trying to...Well you're doing a very good job of trying to accept what is. As a competitor myself (not a runner though...I'm impressed you're running 3 miles with a bad back!) I know how it feels to have to give up. But there will be other races, and your body thanks you...ok, I think I'm sounding way too preachy...how 'bout this instead: It totally sucks you can't run! Hang in there!...better? :)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894333322881236627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036849222834711493.post-79741444284196180132011-12-01T14:01:17.003-08:002011-12-01T14:01:17.003-08:00Wow. We could be living two parallel lives right n...Wow. We could be living two parallel lives right now. Thanks for your comment and you are 100% right. One race is not worth a life time of running. I think my marathon is officially out as I sit here home sick from work coughing up a storm. My body is definitely winning this battle. Body 1 Mind 0. <br /><br />I think we both could use a step back and try running for fun and enjoyment. I have another race in June that I would like to try. Until then, let's just enjoy the fact that we can run and we can run on our own terms. <br /><br />Rest up. Take your own advice. I know I am. :-)trailmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05989462989068742386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8036849222834711493.post-79808002698134840952011-12-01T12:59:26.245-08:002011-12-01T12:59:26.245-08:00I disagree - you ARE a bad ass. And, I don't t...I disagree - you ARE a bad ass. And, I don't think a 1:45 is out of the question. But, either way, you're right - it's always good to put in perspective how lucky we are to simply be able to run, no matter what the clock says.<br /><br />I signed up for Decker, but was actually thinking of not running. I've been discouraged because I don't feel like I have my 'race legs' back. Maybe I'll tag along with you if you don't mind (although good chance you would leave me in the dust :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340924185821811736noreply@blogger.com